Franchise and Distribution Associate – Mid-Level

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

. Advise leading and emerging brands on the development, expansion, and operation of franchise, licensing, and distribution networks .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $215,000 - $365,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advising on franchise development, regulatory compliance, and managing complex commercial agreements, with a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions. Capable of handling significant client interactions and supporting international expansion strategies across various industries.

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Mergers And AcquisitionsFranchise DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceCommercial AgreementsClient Management

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Hard Skills

Mergers And AcquisitionsFranchise DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceCommercial AgreementsLicensing Matters

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsDetail-OrientedStrong Writing SkillsHigh Degree Of MaturityAbility To Manage Workload

Industry Keywords

FranchiseLicensingDistribution NetworksInternational ExpansionTransactional Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise leading and emerging brands on the development, expansion, and operation of franchise, licensing, and distribution networks
Work on sophisticated transactional matters
Develop franchise programs
Address regulatory compliance
Draft and manage commercial agreements
Support international expansion strategies
Handle franchise-related mergers and acquisitions
Serve clients across numerous industries and jurisdictions
Provide significant direct client contact and exposure to complex transactions

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years of experience with mergers and acquisitions, general corporate and/or licensing matters
Franchise experience preferred but not required
Strong interpersonal skills
High degree of maturity
Proven willingness to accept significant responsibility and manage a challenging workload in a fast-paced environment
Strong academic credentials
Detail-oriented skills
Strong writing skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Discretionary bonus eligibility for full-time employees
Health insurance with an optional HSA
Short term disability
Long term disability
Dental insurance
Vision care
Life insurance
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
401K
Vacation
Sick time
Employee assistance program
Voluntary accident insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Voluntary disability insurance
Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
Pet insurance
Commuter and Transit programs may be available in certain markets